China names new vice premier to manage trade, economic policies

China’s government on Sunday appointed He Lifeng to serve as vice premier, overseeing the country’s trade and economic policies. Over the weekend, the Chinese government held an annual parliamentary meeting known as the “Two Sessions” to discuss national priorities and approve several new cabinet officials . He was one of four new vice premiers approved on Sunday. He, a longtime ally of President Xi Jinping, is the former chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, a state economic planning...